As per a statement by the chief minister’s office, the technology-driven service will provide commuters with live updates regarding bus arrivals, routes and even delays, if any. Data for the service will be provided by the BEST administration to Google
Dy CM Eknath Shinde and CM Fadnavis at the event. PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
From today, commuters can track the progress of BEST buses thanks to a new Google Maps feature. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the ‘BEST bus on Google Maps’ service. “The new service will make travel easier for commuters,” he said.
As per a statement by the chief minister’s office, the technology-driven service will provide commuters with live updates regarding bus arrivals, routes and even delays, if any. Data for the service will be provided by the BEST administration to Google. Roli Agarwal, India head for partnerships, Google, said the service will be available in Marathi Hindi, and English.
According to a release, to use the service, one must open the Google Maps app on one’s Android or iOS device. Then enter one’s destination and tap the ‘Go’ icon, and enter the ‘Source’ and ‘Destination’ locations. Select the ‘Public Transport’ mode (little tram icon) to view times, bus numbers, routes and real-time arrival information highlighted in green or red. Tapping a recommended result allows one to view more information on the route’s stops. It is also possible to access real-time bus information.
Hoarding collapse report submitted to CM
The Justice Dilip Bhosale Commission, which was probing the May 13, 2024, Ghatkopar hoarding collapse incident that claimed 16 lives, has submitted its report to the chief minister. The commission, headed by the former chief justice of the Allahabad High Court, was also tasked with suggesting measures to prevent such accidents in the future. Fadnavis has forwarded the report to the Home Department.
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